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Your pictures of the first snow of the season

Pamela BilalovaNorth East and Cumbria
News imageMichael Oliver A red squirrel with a white tummy and a big fluffy tail is clutching its paws while it stands on a snow-covered path.Michael Oliver
A squirrel caught in action at Derwentwater, Cumbria

Snow blanketed parts of the North East and Cumbria earlier this week.

It meant freezing temperatures and some travel disruption, but also beautiful views.

While we may still be in the final days of autumn, you have been capturing the changing seasons as winter makes its approach.

Here is a selection of our favourites, taken by BBC Weather Watchers.

News imageAlison Leddy Snowflakes fall from the grey sky above a row of about ten pink, yellow, white, green and blue beach huts. Their roofs are covered by a thin layer of snow. The ground around them is also snowy. Alison Leddy
A white blanket covers the colourful beach huts in Blyth
News imageCharles Parker Snow covered fells rise above Derwentwater and reflect in the lake. A black and white dog is sitting on the shore.Charles Parker
Wintry reflections and a reflecting pooch at Derwentwater
News imageAngela Pearson Birds huddle together next to a lake in Hardwick Park. Some are swimming, walking or flying above the water. The rising field on the other shore of the lake is covered in a thin layer of snow and frost. There is a building with a dome roof at the top of a small hill.Angela Pearson
A busy morning for the birds in Hardwick Park near Sedgefield
News imageJill Reed A bench at the top of snow-covered cliffs overlooks the sea waves and the dark blue sky. A beach is visible in the distance.Jill Reed
Waves washing up on the coast near Horden, County Durham
News imageKevin Wadsworth A white dog with fluffy fur is standing in a snow-covered field.Kevin Wadsworth
Snowy walks at Pontop Pike near Consett
News imageCarl Watson The sky turns orange as the sun is about to rise at Alnwick Castle, a medieval stone structure with towers and windows. The land around the castle is covered in a thin layer of snow.Carl Watson
Alnwick Castle towers above the snowy fields as the sun is about to rise
News imageJoan Johnson A brown pony is eating grass which is marked by tiny snow patches. Joan Johnson
A pony enjoyed a frosty feed at Cleadon Hills in South Tyneside
News imageIan Bell The snow-covered slopes of Skiddaw are lit up in orange by the sun. Clouds have gathered above the fells. There is no snow at the bottom of the mountains.Ian Bell
The sun shone on Skiddaw in Cumbria

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